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Another operator has had its authorisation taken by the Malta Gaming Authority in what has become a streak of business boot-outs.  Genesis Global Limited is the third business to have been ordered by the Maltese gambling regulator to cease all operations in the island nation due to undeclared breaches of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations.  The operator was managing …

Super Group has provided comments on the company’s 2023 performance, expressing optimism about further growth in the year ahead. The parent company of Betway and Spin, Super Group closed the year strong and reiterated its 2023 ex-US financial guidance of revenue of €1.35bn and operational EBITDA of at least €240m. Speaking in advance of the Needham Growth Conference on 16 …

Google has informed its app developer community that its app store “Google Play will begin supporting more Real Money Game (RMG) apps this year”, including “game types and operators not currently covered by an existing licensing framework.” Developers were notified via a blog post authored by Karan Gambhir, Google’s Director of Global Trust and Safety Partnerships, titled “A New Approach …

Digitain has unveiled the latest ‘Dynamics’ redesign to its customer-centric igaming platform Centrivo which now includes new bonus management flow and a mobile-compatible back office.  Updates include a strengthened focus on visibility and transparency, with the operator granting easier access to more promotional offers for players – all up to standard with modern Responsible Gaming practices.  A refreshed UI will …

The Executive of the City of Buenos Aires has announced the appointment of Jesús Acevedo as the new President of the Lotería de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (LOTBA). The appointment was sanctioned by Jorge Macri, the City Governor of Buenos Aires, who confirmed that Acevedo will succeed Martín García Santillán as President of LOTBA. Acevedo has previously served as …

Tabcorp has been ordered by the gambling authority of Victoria to ‘go cashless’ with its electronic betting terminals (EBTs) to prevent underage gambling. Annette Kimmitt, CEO of the Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), highlighted that there is currently a need for stricter protection against underage gambling after multiple reported incidents of minors placing bets without obstruction or the …

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has partnered with Spring Media to offer fans a betting package that includes all FIH events. Representing more than 1,300 matches across a four-year cycle, the betting package is the latest addition to the Spring Media’s hockey portfolio.  FIH President, Tayyab Ikram, stated: “We very much look forward to this partnership with Spring Media. It …

Technological innovations or advancements arguably form the fabric of the industry. Without a steady stream of these, you face the very real prospect of not just simply being left behind, but extinction. In conversation with SBC News, Evgen Belousov, GR8 Tech CEO, offers his perspective on the critical nature of such updates, elaborates on a pair of the company’s recent …

The Petitions Committee has confirmed that Parliament will debate British horseracing’s concerns on affordability and financial risk checks on 26 February. The date was scheduled following a petition led by Nevin Truesdale, Chief Executive of The Jockey Club, reaching the requirement of 100,000 signatures needed for parliamentary debate. Endorsed by British racing stakeholders, the petition called on the UK government …

Portuguese online betting platform LeBull has announced that Luis Figo has become its latest brand ambassador.  After receiving support from Digitain, LeBull began operating in the Portuguese betting market in 2023. The company holds the 27th and 28th licences granted by the Gaming Regulation and Inspection Services (SRIJ)  Looking to establish itself in the country, LeBull has signed the ex-footballer …